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Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta

Irresistible Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta in Just 30 Minutes

Experience the vibrant taste of Pappadeaux Mardi Gras Pasta, a creamy Cajun delight ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta Substitutes: fusilli or rigatoni
For the Proteins
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Substitutes: turkey or omit for seafood-only
  • 12 ounces Shrimp Substitutes: scallops
  • 6 ounces Andouille Sausage Substitutes: chorizo or kielbasa
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (mixed colors) Substitutes: spicier peppers
  • 1 medium Red Onion Substitutes: yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Substitute: garlic powder (1/8 tsp per clove)
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitutes: half-and-half or non-dairy
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Substitutes: Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast
For Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning Adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Substitutes: butter or neutral oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Substitutes: chives

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Colander
  • Measuring cups
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, add shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Transfer to the plate with chicken.
  4. Sauté the Sausage and Veggies: Add sausage to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes. Then add bell peppers, onion, and garlic, and cook for another 4 minutes.
  5. Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, simmer and thicken for 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Combine Everything: Add chicken, shrimp, and pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently until well coated and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta and serve directly on plates or family-style.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust seasoning according to personal preference and feel free to swap out proteins and veggies as desired.

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